Explain the terms thecodont and diphyodont.
(N/A) Thecodont is a type of dentition in which each tooth is embedded in a socket of the jaw bone. This is a characteristic feature of mammals.
Diphyodont is a type of dentition in which two successive sets of teeth are developed during the lifetime of an organism. In humans,a temporary milk or deciduous set of teeth is replaced by a set of permanent or adult teeth.
Diphyodont is a type of dentition in which two successive sets of teeth are developed during the lifetime of an organism. In humans,a temporary milk or deciduous set of teeth is replaced by a set of permanent or adult teeth.
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